PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of PGA REACH WNY. PGA HOPE introduces golf to veterans to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. Suicide is a major issue among military veterans,PGA HOPE is working to change this by helping Veterans return to civilian life. The PGA HOPE WNY program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum taught by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency.
The Western New York PGA HOPE program is unique because it is more of a family than a program. It functions with a huge heart that gathers its member’s support and strength from the Buffalo, Rochester, and Erie, PA areas. Veterans and PGA Professionals truly understand and witness the positive effects that HOPE and the relationships it fosters can have in this year-round program. HOPE allows our PGA Professionals the chance to say “THANK YOU” to our Veterans for their service and dedication to our Country. It provides them a unique experience to teach the game of golf, but more importantly it provides them the opportunity to make a connection through their love of the game. PGA Hope has brought together Veterans from all branches of the military with varying military and life experiences to create a family that supports, understands, and grows together to meet the needs and challenges they all face on a daily basis.
**This program is free to all veterans**
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Julie Haile Director of Junior Golf & Player Engagement
Email: jhaile@pgahq.com
Nick Martone U.S Marine Veteran
Email: nmartone@buffalofast.com
Scott Smalter U.S Navy Veteran
Email: smalter99@msn.com